Personal friend Tina Harris, together with her husband Ron, has sold more Ringling Bros. programs over the years than any other concessionaires. Currently Tina is on the Ringling Gold Unit.
This site is dedicated to the men and women of today's traditional American circus, As a running series of photos, it includes pictures of performers, producers, owners, animal handlers, concessionaires and behind the scene personnel, many of whom are the most talented, most dedicated and hardest working people living today. These photos are not to be used for any promotional or comercial purpose without my consent or the subjects in the photograph.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
The Beat Goes On
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Amiable Kelly Miller Circus drummer "Lucky Eddie", along with fellow musician Marshall Eckelman, provides the background music and cues for the acts and audience enjoyment.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Doggone Good Act
Currently appearing at the Big E (Hanneford) Circus is charming Russian native Yanina Minnestrelli. She and her husband, Serge,' perform a unique canine act.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Simply Amazing!
A very nice guy and extremely talented circus performer Casey Boehmar presents a skillful and unique juggling act.
Monday, September 22, 2014
On With The Show
The name Migley is well known in American Shrine Circus venues and Nina Migley is the 6th generation member. She is shown donning a top hat and tails prior to the opening production number.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Clowning Around
Known for his outlandish bushy sideburns, clown Leo Acton can currently be seen performing on Culpepper & Merriweather Circus.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Among The Stars
Billed as "The Galaxy Girl", lovely circus performer Tina Winn does silks and a daredevil aerial act high above the audience. She is currently performing at the Big E (Hanneford) Circus.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Classy Ringmaster
Veteran ringmaster Ty McFarland shows his professionalism as he presents the acts in the 2014 edition of The Big E (Hanneford) Circus Spectacular.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Great Circus Lady
Patty Frisco can be seen riding on an elephant in the 2014 edition of Cole Bros. Circus. She is married to elephant trainer Tim Frisco and is the mother of young Halley Frisco who also performs in the act.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Big Cat Performer
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Always genial, Ryan Easley grew up around exotic animals as his father was an elephant trainer. Ryan is now the tiger trainer with Kelly Miller Circus and the great love and care he shows his animals is very evident while witnessing his act.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Dancing Delight
As one of the Ringling Red Unit's dancers, lovely Latin Helena Jimenez adds extra dazzle to the performance.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Strength & Balance
The 2014 Zerbini Circus features Ian Laidlaw from Romania. He, along with his partner Anthony Gondov present a skilful hand balancing act.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
On A Roll
Performing with her husband Gino, Andrea Torreblanca shines as part of the couples roller skating act. The pair appears in the 2014 Migley Circus show.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Strike Up The Band
Originally from the great state of Oklahoma, friendly Robbie Redding has been the band director of the Ringling Gold Unit for several years.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Lovely Dog Lover
Culpepper & Merrryweather Circus performer, Natalie Cainan Chandler, is the daughter of famous ringmaster Phil Chandler. She presents a fine trained Eskimo dog act during the show.
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